Greenburgh Insider: Bicycle Sundays tomorrow--celebrating our 50th year.

One of my proudest accomplishments was proposing to the county that they close the Bronx River Parkway for cyclists in 1974. Celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. I served on former County Executive Del Bello's Bikeway Task Force.

I got my start in public service by serving as the chair of the Task Force for Bikeways in Westchester in 1973 (when I was still in school). In 1974 I served as a member of former County Executive Al Del Bello's Bikeway Committee. I recommended that the county close the Bronx River Parkway for cyclists - an initiative the County Executive enthusiastically supported. It's been 50 years of fun on the parkway and I can't wait to get on my bicycle as I do every year and enjoy this fantastic program. 

In 1973, when I was chair of the County Task Force for Bikeways, I was a big pain. I kept calling legislators at night and on weekends asking the county to fund the first bikeway in Westchester (Bronx River Parkway bike path). I wrote letters, spoke at meetings. Organized petitions.  Persuaded newspapers to write editorials. One day the Minority Leader of the Board of Legislators asked me to agree to a deal: the Board of Legislators would fund the bikeway if I agreed not to show up at Board of Legislators meetings for six months. I did!  And the bikeway was funded. We're continuing to make Greenburgh and Westchester a more bicycle/pedestrian friendly community. In recent years Greenburgh has overseen the funding and building of almost 12 miles of new sidewalks. More to come.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: A new online news publication- RIvertownscurrent covering Greenburgh's river villages.

Independent news publications are important aspects of our democracy.

A few months ago Greenburgh lost two publications: The Scarsdale Inquirer and the Rivertowns Enterprise.  Some good news: Janine Annett has launched a new online publication called Rivertowns Current. I interviewed Janine on Solving Problems. She discusses her publication and extensive experience as a reporter.  If you would like to subscribe (free or paid) visit [https://rivertownscurrent.substack.com/](https://rivertownscurrent.substack.com/).   The link to the interview is below: [https://youtu.be/XTvr0PXUUVA](https://youtu.be/XTvr0PXUUVA) 

This new source of local news already has recruited several experienced reporters for their publication. Their calendar of events is already very popular and they publish interesting stories. The Rivertowns Current has 575 subscribers (and growing), including 124 paid subscribers. They have a nice working relationship with the Hudson

Independent and have been cross-posting each other's stories. The events listings have been very robust, with many people submitting local events. They have covered things like new local businesses, the school budget, tax breaks for seniors and first responders, the local arts scene, local dining, local sports, sustainability issues, and more... with much more to come 

A shoutout to Lucas Cioffi who led the effort to find a way to save local news publications and to encourage the start up of new local publications. Mr. Cioffi, along with Sandra Nam, QiqoChat Inc and the Westchester Youth Congress organized a very impressive community meeting in February attended by over 300 residents including Janine Annett. It is so important in a democracy to have independent news organizations.  The Rivertowns Current and other current and future local news outlets are good news for democracy and for our community. 

PAUL FEINER Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Greenburgh Library Guild Veteran Event.

 

Greenburgh Insider: Hastings Spring thing today 12-4.

The annual Hastings Spring Thing on Warburton Ave is always a highlight of the year! Fun for the entire family. Shop at the charming stores and enjoy some of the delicious food at the local restaurants!

Don't forget to pay your town/county/fire district taxes. Due Tuesday April 30th. Town Hall is open till 7 PM on Tuesday. You can also pay on line. There is a service fee if you pay by credit card.

TODAY- there is a great family fun event in Hastings that I highly recommend: The annual Hastings Spring Thing. It's always a tremendous amount of fun with lots of good buys from local merchants, vendors and delicious food from local restaurants.  Noon to 4 PM

https://www.hastingsgreen.org/hastings-green/spring-thing-2024

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: New York State Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky 92nd District: Congratulations, Principal Chapnick!

 

Principal Joyce Chapnick, of Main Street School in the Irvington Union Free School District, was this year's honoree at the Be A Friend Project's "Evening With Friends" event. Principal Chapnick has been a true champion in promoting an accepting and supportive school community, and working to create a world that is free from bullying. Congratulations, and thank you, Principal Chapnick!

Greenburgh Insider: Greenburgh mourns passing of Barbara Perry - former leader of the Theodore Young Community Center.

Town Board will start our meeting Wednesday with a tribute to the late Commissioner.

Greenburgh mourns the passing of former Commissioner of Community Resources Barbara Perry-- A tribute will be held in her memory at the Town Board meeting on Wednesday July 26th at 7:30 PM



On Wednesday evening July 26th the Greenburgh Town Board will start our meeting with a tribute to Barbara Perry, the 2nd executive director of the Theodore Young Community Center and the first Commissioner of the Department of Community Resources. Barbara sadly passed away on July 15th and will be missed by our community.  The tribute will take place at 7:30 P.M.

Besides serving as the first female Commissioner of the Department of Community Resources, Barbara led the department when construction of a 2nd floor at the TDYCC was built. She lobbied NYS to appropriate funds for this important addition -enabling the Theodore Young Community Center to provide patrons and children with additional programming -a dance studio, classrooms and social programs.  Barbara also was responsible for enriching cultural activities --starting a jazz concert series that continues today.    Prior to her being appointed Commissioner Barbara served as Assistant to the Commissioner of the Greenburgh Parks department. She was a long time advocate for providing quality social and recreational programs in Greenburgh.

Barbara was a special woman who was passionate about the community, the Theodore Young Community Center. She spoke out on matters she felt strongly about and wasn't afraid to express herself. She did a tremendous amount of good during her life and changed many lives in a positive manner.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: A fun event on Sat--Free Disney movie at our beautiful Travis park beginning 7 PM to 10 PM.

Bring chairs FREE POPCORN.

A big thank you to the Fairview Empowerment Group for sponsoring a fantastic evening tomorrow: July 22 from 7 to 10 PM. If you have a child who loves Disney movies you won't want to miss the show. Disney's ENCANTO will be shown at Travis Park.  And if you like DISNEY films and are not a child- you'll have fun at the park.

"Fairview Empowerment Group and Greenburgh Parks and Rec presents: MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PARK featuring Disney's ENCANTO. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a night at the movies under the stars. Please register for FREE tickets. https://FEGMovie.eventbrite.com

Date: Sat, Jul 22 • 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Travis Hill Park, 200 Lincoln Place, White Plains, NY 10603

Free popcorn and soft drinks. Snacks will be available for purchase from Girl Scouts troop 1924 to raise funds for their reading garden at Theodore Young Community Center."

Want more info about Travis Park?See the Slice of Greenburgh post about how Travis got it's name. Travis is a beautiful park with 4 tennis courts, 2 baseball field,a play area for young people. 16 acres of land. And a future Pickleball Court that the Town Board approved in the recently voted on capital budget. 

https://www.greenburghny.com/DocumentCenter/View/9679/A-Battle-a-Farmer-and-Fairview--Travis-Hill-Park

Hope to see you tomorrow. Have fun

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

PS: From 9 AM to 2 PM don't forget to stop by at the Farmer's Market on Manhattan Ave and Elm. Someone told me that no market anywhere in the region has pickles that taste better!